Our story
Every kitchen we create carries the weight of nearly five decades of craftsmanship, family pride, and genuine care for the people who live in them.
To truly understand what Treyone Woodcraft means and why it matters it helps to know where we came from. The lifestyle and ethics that founded Treyone all the way back in 1978 still resonate through our company values today.
The Beginning — Cornwall, 1978
Treyone's story begins with a leap of faith. In 1978, Mike Gething and his young family left the West Midlands behind, drawn to Cornwall by the promise of a slower, more purposeful life. They settled at a smallholding near Saltash, where Mike set up his workshop in a barn and began working as a joiner making and fitting doors, windows, and staircases for the local community.
It didn't take long for word to spread. A neighbour soon asked Mike to make a pine kitchen and with that, the story of Treyone Woodcraft quietly began.
Treyone is Born
A year later, the Gethings moved to Higher Treyone Farmhouse a larger smallholding with the space to grow. It was here that Treyone Woodcraft was officially born. The name, the place, and the purpose all came together.
Soon after, Mike persuaded his brother-in-law Robin Doyle to leave city life behind and join him. Robin made the move in 1980, and together they set about building something lasting one kitchen at a time.
Growing Into a Workshop
For eighteen years, the team worked from the barns at Higher Treyone, designing and making kitchens for hundreds of satisfied customers across Cornwall and beyond. By 1998, they had simply outgrown the space.
That year, Treyone moved to a purpose-built 10,000 sq ft workshop at Trebrown, near Liskeard, in rural South-East Cornwall. Today, the workshop is home to a skilled team of 21 people, and our three showrooms at Trebrown, Kingsbridge, and Barras Moor near Truro allow clients to experience the full breadth of what we can create.
A Family Business, Then and Now
Treyone remains proudly independent and family-led. Mike's daughter Zoe and Robin's son Marc now serve as directors, carrying forward the values instilled by the founders quality, honesty, and a genuine commitment to every client. In 2025, Donna Bolton became the first non-family member to join the board, a recognition of just how deeply she has shaped the business.
Meet the Directors
Robin Doyle
Robin joined Treyone in 1980 after founder Mike Gething his brother-in-law convinced him to swap an IT career in Ireland for the good life in Cornwall. It proved to be a life-changing decision.
Together, Robin and Mike grew Treyone from a two-man operation in a farmhouse barn into the thriving, award-winning business it is today. As Managing Director, Robin remains actively involved in the day-to-day running of the company, bringing the experience, perspective, and standards that have defined Treyone for over four decades.
Zoe Gething
Zoe grew up surrounded by beautiful cabinetry and careful craftsmanship, the daughter of Treyone's founder, Mike Gething. She joined the company straight from school in 1994 and has never looked back.
Over the years, Zoe has developed an encyclopaedic knowledge of Treyone's products and an instinctive eye for what makes a kitchen truly work for the people who use it. Her warmth and honesty put clients at ease from the very first conversation, and her passion for cooking and entertaining means she brings real-world insight to every design. In everything she does, Zoe honours the legacy her father built, ensuring that every project reflects the quality and care Treyone has always stood for.
Donna Bolton
Donna joined Treyone in 2017 as an AAT-qualified in-house accountant and quickly became an indispensable part of the team. Her highly organised, methodical approach, shaped by broad experience across manufacturing and other sectors has helped keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
In January 2025, in recognition of her contribution and continued professional growth, Donna was appointed Finance Director, the first non-family member ever to join the Treyone board. Her financial expertise and strategic thinking now play an increasingly important role in shaping the company's future direction.
Marc Doyle
Marc joined Treyone in 2004 after gaining experience in a large multinational, bringing with him a structured, process-driven approach that has been quietly transforming the business ever since.
As Operations Director, Marc oversees the workshop and coordinates clients, craftspeople, and specialists throughout every stage of a project, ensuring that what's promised in the showroom is delivered perfectly in the home. His calm, meticulous approach means nothing falls through the cracks, and his commitment to a seamless client experience has become one of the hallmarks of the Treyone service. With over 20 years at the company, Marc's operational expertise is central to maintaining the bespoke quality and personal attention that sets Treyone apart.